July–December – PLA Docs

June 10, 2026

Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment Advisory Group – July–December 2026 Report

The group met 2-3 times this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
The committee continues to provide feedback to support the annual development of Benchmark, including recommending improvements to the Benchmark product and providing feedback to PLA staff throughout the development process. The committee specifically made recommendations and approved changes to improve the functionality of the pages for the end users by rearranging the visuals. We also contribute to PLA efforts to increase adoption of Benchmark and subscriber retention, including collecting Benchmark presentation material for use by MEAAG members at local and regional meetings.
The committee assists PLA staff with the development, testing, and reporting of new annual topical surveys administered via Benchmark. The committee has begun work for the next annual survey, Technology Survey, scheduled for the fall 2026.
MEAAG members continue to work to preserve the important outcome-based resources on outcome surveys and data on the PLA website with the end of Project Outcome.
MEAAG and EDISJ presented a session at the PLA 2026 Conference, called “Outcomes and Benchmark For the Rest of Us” on Thursday, April 2, 2026 that combined EDISJ objectives and outcome based program surveys that garnered approximately 50 attendees. Many people had questions about how to implement these surveys at their own libraries.
The committee also hosted a Member Lounge session at the PLA conference, which attracted approximately 30 attendees.
The Case Studies subcommittee is continuing to pilot and refine a new process for soliciting and reviewing case studies that support the use of PLA’s data tools. Derived from the model used by ACRL, the new process includes revised case study guidelines, a submission form, and individual roles for committee members in the review process to make the work more streamlined.

Do you see opportunities to better align committee work with those goals?
MEAAG members continue to pursue these growth areas in the 2025-2026 committee year:
EDISJ – Data is a necessary component to advancing EDISJ in the profession. Through PLA's data tools, we help those in the profession better understand our communities (an essential step in making our spaces more inclusive), learn from other communities' successes, and measure our impact. In addition, applying an EDISJ lens to MEAAG’s work will help ensure that data is gathered responsibly, and that necessary context is provided when we present and share data.

Professional Growth – MEAAG strives to increase the field’s understanding of data-informed practices, provide unique and valuable data to professionals, and increase the network of data-focused library professionals to provide support and growth to those innovating in the field. We will continue to encourage members to seek opportunities to contribute to supporting professional learning and development related to library data and evaluation.

Advocacy and Awareness – PLA’s Benchmark data platform provides considerable value to the profession, in helping us tell the story of how public libraries benefit communities. MEAAG members are very invested in the success of this tool, and we are exploring ways we can increase awareness about the data, tools, and resources available to support library staff and leaders in communicating the true impact and value of libraries to stakeholders.

Transformation – MEAAG members represent a good cross-section of the field, with representation from public libraries, state library agencies, and support organizations from locations across the country. MEAAG will continue to draw from these perspectives to identify emerging needs in the field. Working with the PLA data products, MEAAG members will contribute to identification of trends and development of resources to support responsiveness to community needs.

Organizational Excellence – MEAAG members participate in continuous improvement of PLA’s Benchmark data product with a focus on increasing value for subscribers and are working to develop accessible resources to support adoption of Benchmark.

What recommendations do you have for in-coming committee members? Are there particular streams of
work in progress to be carried over into the new committee year? (January–June reporting period only)
For greater efficiency, the four subcommittees have been combined to form two subcommittees.
The Benchmark and Topical Surveys subcommittee will gear up to promote the 2026 Technology Survey in the fall and present the findings from the 2025 Services Survey and will advise PLA staff about potential improvements to the Benchmark platform and assist with webinars and conference presentations to provide professional development to the field (Supports Transformation, Organizational Excellence, EDISJ, Advocacy and Awareness)
The Case Studies and Outcome Measurement subcommittee will continue refining its approach to soliciting and reviewing case studies about data-informed practices using Benchmark and outcomes assessment and maintain outcome measurement resources on the PLA webpage. (Supports Organizational Excellence, Professional Growth, Transformation)

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
We are actively investigating opportunities to partner with other ALA divisions in support of professional development on collecting, evaluating, and reporting data – and doing so in an equity-informed way – including continued work with the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committee. Continued learning support for outcomes assessment is a key to success in ongoing grant-funded digital equity projects. The Digital Literacy Committee is increasingly addressing the increase in interest in and visibility of digital equity as a result of landmark federal legislation that provided funding to support these efforts. MEAAG believes that PLA data products can help stakeholders make strong decisions about how to best use those resources.

Is there anything else about your committee experience you’d like to share?
Sara Goek and Katina Jones continue to be a great support for our advisory group and are fabulous to work with. Committee member capacity continues to be affected by the current unsettled environment in libraries. We appreciate the opportunity to continue supporting data-driven librarianship and look forward to sharing results with the field from the 2025 Service Survey and gearing up for the 2026 Technology Survey.

Submitted by Kim DeNero-Ackroyd, Laurie Covington on 06/10/2026

February 4, 2026

Public Libraries Advisory Group – July–December 2026 Report

The group met 1 time this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
The Publications Committee advises on editorial themes and content for Public Libraries magazine, Public Libraries Online, and the FYI podcast. The committee met in August 2025 and January 2026 with a focus on 2026 planning and content for Public Libraries. Recent work has focused on shaping the 2026 magazine themes; identifying and recruiting contributors; advising on feature articles related to AI, equity, access, and inclusion; supporting podcast development; and preparing for the selection of Feature Article Contest winners. This work supports PLA’s strategic goals by elevating practical public library practice, highlighting innovation, and advancing equity and inclusion.

Do you see opportunities to better align committee work with those goals?
The committee sees opportunities to further strengthen alignment by continuing to prioritize contributors from small, rural, and underrepresented libraries, and by identifying stories and voices that directly support PLA’s focus on equity, workforce development, and community impact.

What recommendations do you have for in-coming committee members? Are there particular streams of
work in progress to be carried over into the new committee year? (January–June reporting period only)
Key work to carry forward includes ongoing contributor recruitment for upcoming magazine issues, continued advisory support for Public Libraries Online and FYI podcast content, and participation in reviewing and selecting winners for the 2025 Feature Article Contest.

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
Continued collaboration with PLA and ALA committees focused on digital literacy, equity and inclusion, and professional development could further strengthen editorial pipelines and ensure content aligns closely with member needs and strategic priorities.

Is there anything else about your committee experience you’d like to share?
The committee made strong progress during this reporting period, especially supported by the guidance of Kathleen Hughes. Our work naturally highlighted the value of a cross‑platform approach, weaving together Public Libraries Online, the FYI podcast, and the broader PLA conference programming schedule. One of the highlights for me was the mix of perspectives in the committee. Members come from libraries of all sizes and backgrounds, and that range sparked thoughtful conversations. I really enjoyed the collaboration—especially when we met in person at conference.

Submitted by Phyllis Gorshe on 02/04/2026

February 3, 2026

Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice – July–December 2026 Report

The group met 4-6 times this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
The EDISJ Committee continues to advance PLA’s strategic goals by supporting equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice across public library practice, programming, and professional development. During this reporting period, the committee focused on conference programming, listening and engagement opportunities, and resource development. Key efforts include accepted EDISJ-related PLA Conference sessions; planning and facilitation of in-person and virtual EDISJ Listening Sessions at PLA and ALA conferences; development of a living, publicly available EDISJ resource list by state; and ongoing work to curate training resources for library workers. The committee also contributed to PLA programming, including planning the “Managing ICE at Your Library” webinar, which responds directly to current needs in the field.

Do you see opportunities to better align committee work with those goals?
Yes. The committee sees continued opportunity to align its work with PLA’s strategic goals by strengthening feedback loops between member listening sessions and tangible resources, webinars, and guidance for libraries. The Listening Sessions in particular offer a valuable mechanism for grounding future EDISJ initiatives in lived experiences shared by library workers.

What recommendations do you have for in-coming committee members? Are there particular streams of
work in progress to be carried over into the new committee year? (January–June reporting period only)
Incoming committee members are encouraged to build on existing project work, including maintaining and expanding the EDISJ resources-by-state document, supporting ongoing training and professional learning efforts, and continuing to host Listening Sessions at PLA and ALA events. There is also momentum around EDISJ-focused programming and webinars, including follow-up learning opportunities connected to the ICE-related work.

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
The committee has benefited from collaboration with other PLA and ALA groups, including MEAAG and other EDI-focused committees and round tables. Continued cross-committee collaboration would strengthen alignment and reduce duplication of effort across the association.

Is there anything else about your committee experience you’d like to share?
The committee remains highly engaged and responsive to emerging issues facing public libraries, particularly those related to equity, safety, and access. Members value the opportunity to connect listening, learning, and action in ways that are practical and supportive of library workers nationwide.

Submitted by Oscar Gittemeier and Erica Freudenberger on 02/03/2026

February 2, 2026

Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Committee – July–December 2026 Report

The group met 2-3 times this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
• Advocacy engagement & environmental scanning: Members are conducting ongoing environmental scans to surface emerging library priorities and policy trends, participating in state library legislative days, and supporting the upcoming Feb 25-26, ALA legislative agenda and National Library Legislative Day (NLLD), while positioning libraries to engage in high-visibility national moments with local and state officials.

Do you see opportunities to better align committee work with those goals?
Storytelling & coalition building: We are developing compelling library stories and partnership coalitions that demonstrate library impact locally and nationally, learning directly from libraries what they need from us to advance advocacy agendas, and preparing libraries to leverage large-scale initiatives like FIFA and America 250 to deepen community engagement.

What recommendations do you have for in-coming committee members? Are there particular streams of
work in progress to be carried over into the new committee year? (January–June reporting period only)
• Strengthening alliances & information sharing: The PLA Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships committee is actively building and sustaining partnerships across library, nonprofit, and civic sectors. Committee members are sharing timely insights among our mighty committee members to align advocacy efforts with the PLA strategic plan and community needs. With FIFA and America 250 ahead, this is a big year for identifying and activating nationwide partnership opportunities.

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
ALA Committee on Legislation, and Committee on Advocacy.

Is there anything else about your committee experience you’d like to share?
It's a strong group that has built trust information sharing, and wants to help libraries get what they need without being overwhelming. How can we simplify and support? Thank you!

Submitted by Susan Braukus Hempstead on 02/02/2026

January 23, 2026

Membership Advisory Group – July–December 2026 Report

The group met 2-3 times this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
The Membership Advisory Group advises PLA on membership recruitment, retention, and engagement, directly supporting the strategic goals of Professional Growth, Advocacy and Awareness, Organizational Excellence, and the centering of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice (EDISJ) in PLA’s work. Over the past year, the group has reviewed membership trends, discussed who is and is not being reached, and provided feedback on engagement strategies and communications, with the goal of strengthening inclusive pipelines and pathways for all public library workers to connect with PLA’s resources and leadership opportunities. This work helps PLA better understand member needs, refine value propositions, and ensure that messaging and benefits reflect the diverse experiences and roles of library staff across the field.

In its discussions and recommendations, the group has focused on practical enhancements such as refining welcome and renewal messages, identifying key audiences for targeted outreach, and suggesting ways to highlight underused benefits like training, networking, and leadership development opportunities. These decisions and suggestions support the strategic plan by making PLA’s communications more welcoming and accessible, amplifying the association’s role as a national voice for public libraries, and improving internal systems and practices so PLA can function as a trusted, innovative membership organization grounded in EDISJ principles.

Do you see opportunities to better align committee work with those goals?
Yes. There are several opportunities to more intentionally connect the group’s existing charge and activities to PLA’s five strategic goals and to make that alignment more visible. For example, the group could explicitly use EDISJ and Transformation lenses when reviewing membership statistics and communications, by routinely asking who is underrepresented, what structural barriers might exist to joining or engaging, and how welcome messages and benefit descriptions can better reflect diverse roles, identities, and library settings. That would position the group not only as a “welcome wagon,” but as a key contributor to PLA’s efforts to build more inclusive, equitable systems and pipelines into association life.

There is also room to strengthen alignment with Professional Growth, Advocacy and Awareness, and Organizational Excellence by deepening partnerships and closing feedback loops. The group could collaborate more intentionally with committees like Professional Development and Leadership Development to co‑promote low/no‑cost trainings and leadership pathways in membership messaging, and share back what members say they need, so those offerings evolve in response. In addition, developing a simple, recurring process for reviewing membership data and member feedback, and then documenting how those insights shape recommendations, would directly support PLA’s goal of measuring impact and adapting to new trends in association work.

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
Yes. Partnerships with certain PLA and ALA bodies could significantly strengthen how the Membership Advisory Group advances the strategic plan. Within PLA, closer collaboration with the Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice, the Leadership Development Committee, and the Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Committee would help embed EDISJ principles in membership practices, connect member messaging to concrete leadership pathways, and ensure that advocacy stories and impacts are highlighted as key membership benefits. For example, the Membership Advisory Group could routinely share what it learns about member needs with these committees and jointly shape outreach campaigns, conference touchpoints, and onboarding materials that foreground professional growth, equity, and advocacy opportunities.

Beyond PLA, selected ALA‑level groups focused on membership and digital inclusion could be valuable partners. Member‑engagement–oriented committees such as AASL’s Member Engagement Committee and similar entities in other ALA divisions offer models and potential joint efforts around welcoming practices, surveys, and virtual engagement that could be adapted for PLA members. In addition, partnering with ALA digital inclusion and information technology policy groups on messaging about equitable access, technology, and broadband would reinforce PLA’s Advocacy and Awareness and EDISJ goals by connecting PLA membership to national efforts that benefit public libraries and their communities.

Is there anything else about your committee experience you’d like to share?
Nope!

Submitted by Jennifer Baxter & Deborah Hallman on 01/23/2026

January 20, 2026

Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment Advisory Group – July–December 2026 Report

The group met 2-3 times this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
The committee continues to provide feedback to support the annual development of Benchmark, including recommending improvements to the Benchmark product and providing feedback to PLA staff throughout the development process. The committee specifically made recommendations about rearranging the visuals to help with the functionality of the pages for the end users. We also contribute to PLA efforts to increase adoption of Benchmark and subscriber retention, including collecting Benchmark presentation material for use by MEAAG members at local and regional meetings.
The committee assists PLA staff with the development, testing, and reporting of new annual topical surveys administered via Benchmark. The committee presented the 2024 Staff Survey results at the 2025 Annual Conference and with a webinar in the fall. Committee members also helped promote the Public Library Services Survey in Fall 2025 with a successful 20.6% response rate. Work has begun for the next annual survey, Technology Survey, scheduled for the fall 2026.
MEAAG members continue to work to preserve the important outcome-based resources on outcome surveys and data on the PLA website with the end of Project Outcome.
The Case Studies subcommittee is continuing to pilot and refine a new process for soliciting and reviewing case studies that support the use of PLA’s data tools. Derived from the model used by ACRL, the new process includes revised case study guidelines, a submission form, and individual roles for committee members in the review process to make the work more streamlined.

What recommendations do you have for in-coming committee members? Are there particular streams of
work in progress to be carried over into the new committee year? (January–June reporting period only)
For greater efficiency, the four subcommittees have been combined to form two subcommittees.
The Benchmark and Topical Surveys subcommittee will gear up to promote the 2026 Technology Survey and present the findings from the 2025 Services Survey and will advise PLA staff about potential improvements to the Benchmark platform and assist with webinars and conference presentations to provide professional development to the field (Supports Transformation, Organizational Excellence, EDISJ, Advocacy and Awareness)
The Case Studies and Outcome Measurement subcommittee will continue refining its approach to soliciting and reviewing case studies about data-informed practices using Benchmark and outcomes assessment and maintain outcome measurement resources on the PLA webpage. (Supports Organizational Excellence, Professional Growth, Transformation)

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
We are actively investigating opportunities to partner with other ALA divisions in support of professional development on collecting, evaluating, and reporting data – and doing so in an equity-informed way – including the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committee. A conference proposal was accepted for PLA 2026 Conference from EDISJ and MEAAG. Continued learning support for outcomes assessment is a key to success in ongoing grant-funded digital equity projects. The Digital Literacy Committee is increasingly addressing the increase in interest in and visibility of digital equity as a result of landmark federal legislation that provided funding to support these efforts. MEAAG believes that PLA data products can help stakeholders make strong decisions about how to best use those resources.

Submitted by Laurie Covington and Kim DeNero-Ackroyd on 01/20/2026

January 18, 2026

Continuing Education Advisory Group – July–December 2026 Report

The group met 1 time this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
The Continuing Education Advisory Group supports PLA’s Professional Growth strategic goal by helping shape continuing education that’s inclusive, relevant, and easy for library workers to access. By reviewing current offerings and identifying emerging training needs, the group helps PLA expand opportunities for professional development and leadership.

As part of our service on the Continuing Education Advisory Group, the committee completed full reviews of 16 webinar proposals submitted to PLA in October. Using the Webinar Proposal Scorecard, we evaluated each proposal across three required categories—Proposal Description, Innovation, and Relevance/Significance—and provided comments as needed. Final scores from the advisory group members helped to determine the highest-rated proposals and help inform PLA’s recommended webinar offerings.

Do you see opportunities to better align committee work with those goals?
This recommendation isn’t tied to a specific strategic goal, but I think it would be really helpful for the committee to identify and highlight trainings that are free or scholarship-based to improve access. In conversations with colleagues, I’ve heard a lot of interest in PLA offerings—but as library budgets continue to tighten, many library workers simply can’t afford to explore the full range of PLA learning opportunities. If we’re committed to equity and inclusion, that should include supporting those with limited financial means as well.

What recommendations do you have for in-coming committee members? Are there particular streams of
work in progress to be carried over into the new committee year? (January–June reporting period only)
Communication is always an area where we can keep improving, and from what I’ve seen, this kind of committee work is getting harder to sustain—both in terms of support and interest. It’s not unique to library associations; it reflects broader shifts in how people engage and commit their time. My recommendation would be to keep committee work minimal, but make sure it stays meaningful and high-impact.

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
I think it would be worthwhile to consider forming a sustainability committee as a natural next step in PLA’s work—one that could thoughtfully incorporate the Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice. Sustainability is a vitally important and rapidly growing focus for libraries, and it connects closely to EDISJ work in meaningful ways, including environmental justice, community resilience, and equitable access to resources. A combined or aligned committee structure could help PLA approach sustainability in a more intentional, values-driven way while continuing to elevate equity and inclusion as central to this work.

Is there anything else about your committee experience you’d like to share?

Submitted by Alicia M Mangin on 01/18/2026

January 16, 2026

Leadership Development Committee – July–December 2026 Report

The group met 2-3 times this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
The Leadership Development Committee is working on an event for the PLA Member Lounge at PLA Conference 2026. The committee will connect "experts" in different areas with those seeking expertise. The experts will be members of the committee, but may also be PLA Conference attendees who elect to join the event. Committee members will connect those experts with those seeking conversation in their area of expertise.

This concept aligns directly with the strategic goal of Professional Growth by connecting library leaders at all levels.

Do you see opportunities to better align committee work with those goals?
The work of the Leadership Development Committee is clearly aligned with the goal of Professional Growth. I think there is also an opportunity to engage with the goal of Transformation; strong library leaders mean strong and transformative library services.

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
In the past we've seen success in working with the PLA Membership Advisory Group. Coordinating with them on existing webinar series has been a successful way of bringing attention to the work of the committee within a known structure.

The Continuing Education Advisory Group also feels like a natural fit for collaboration with the Leadership Development Committee.

Is there anything else about your committee experience you’d like to share?

Submitted by Megan Klein-Hewett on 01/16/2026

January 15, 2026

Annual Conference 2026 Program Subcommittee – July–December 2026 Report

The group met 2-3 times this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
The PLA Annual Conference Program Subcommittee worked together using the strategic goals of professional growth, advocacy for our field of public libraries, and selecting programs that we think support our goals in librarianship and hopefully transform and help us grow further.

Do you see opportunities to better align committee work with those goals?
I think that the current strategic goals were easy to use in our selection process.

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
Unless there are new initiatives like the 150th anniversary, I do not think there is at this time.

Is there anything else about your committee experience you’d like to share?
I think the training that this committee received was a great guide to help us be effective and efficient with our time. Our top choices very quickly floated to the top of our final scoring. I think that with the clarification about merging proposals (if presenters were open would need to change how the committee meets and can consider this situation.

Submitted by Melissa Hozik on 01/15/2026

January 9, 2025

Membership Advisory Group – July–December 2025 Report

The group met 2-3 times this reporting period.

After reviewing the current PLA Strategic Plan, please tell us:

Describe the current work of this committee and how it supports our strategic goals. Include work accomplished, decisions made, and any recommended follow-up actions.
The Membership Advisory Group is focusing on the strategic plan goals of professional growth and organizational excellence to guide our activities in the fall of 2024 – 2025.

February – May we are starting a monthly virtual engagement event called "Membership Mondays" to help members be engaged and empowered on their journey in PLA. We will be covering topics such as personal growth, networking, volunteering, presenting at conference and being a voice in PLA's print and online media content.

As part of the brainstorming of the group for keeping engagement high during an off conference year we suggested perhaps having a major author virtual event for members only. Samantha took that idea and ran with it and it is our understanding that this is being investigated by PLA staff for possible roll out in Fall of 2025.

We continue to send out personalized welcome emails to all new members of PLA highlighting the professional development opportunities that are coming up soon and all the great tools PLA has to offer.

Do you see opportunities to better align committee work with those goals?
We believe what the Membership Advisory Group is doing is very much in line with PLA's strategic goals.

What recommendations do you have for in-coming committee members? Are there particular streams of
work in progress to be carried over into the new committee year? (January–June reporting period only)
We have been successful at the past conferences with facilitating a a variety of both informational and recreational member engagements in the Member Lounge so we think that is definitely worth continuing. We hope that the Member Monday virtual engagements will show the value in providing opportunity for PLA groups and committee's to share information / get feedback from the general membership.

What specific activities will this committee undertake over the next six months to support that alignment? (July–December reporting period only)

Are there other PLA or ALA committees whose partnership and collaboration would accelerate meeting PLA strategic goals?
None that come to mind.

Is there anything else about your committee experience you’d like to share?
We continue to be very grateful to have Samantha Lopez as our staff liaison. She is wonderful to work with and is amazing at getting us connected with any resources or staff needed to achieve our goals. We truly appreciate her and all that she does for us.

Submitted by Meredith McCarthy / Jennifer Baxter on 01/09/2025